Assistant Buyer, Wall/Lighting Decorative Accessories - Pottery Barn Kids

Responsibilities

• Work within Merchandise systems to set up and maintain all SKUs
• Responsible for visual line and merchandise list
• Communicate project and sample status updates, costing/SKU worksheets; responsible for passing new SKUs for placement once approved and tracking to PO due dates
• Assist with sample management – communicate and partner with our photo and warehouse teams to track sample positions
• Prepare reporting as directed and assist the Buyer with business opportunities
• Partner with the Buyer and Visual teams to plan seasonal retail floor sets, including assisting with seasonal walkthrough setups and updating relevant file
• Maintain strong, positive relationships with cross-functional partners across inventory, design, development, e-commerce, and creative teams
• Enter and maintain all regular pricing for DTC and Retail, working closely with inventory partners and sourcing teams
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relevant retail markets; maintain and upkeep competitive analyses

Requirements

• BA /BS degree required
• 1-2 years of retail buying experience
• Strong knowledge of retail math calculations
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, shifting tasks and timelines
• Ability to work autonomously, strong decision making skills with good judgement
• Detail-oriented – takes the appropriate time to complete tasks and reviews work to ensure accuracy
• Strong ability to analyze business metrics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint); ability to create pivot tables and experience with advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP

Qualifications

• Familiar and comfortable with pulling sales reports

Skills

• Knowledge of retail markets
• Competitive analysis skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities

Schedule

This role requires being onsite in our San Francisco office Monday through Thursday, and remote option on Friday.

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this position is $65,000-70,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.